Sermons on Fighting Back:

Giving God To The Next Generation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Who is God?

Intro: everything I needed to know, I learned in Kindergarten. Share everything, play fair, don’t hit people, put things back where you found them, clean up your mess, don’t take things that are not yours, say you’re sorry if you hurt someone, take a nap every afternoon, hold hands crossing the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David, The Protector

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 8, 2021

King David protected and went after what was under his care when he was a shepherd. A character trait to be emulated.

DAVID, the protector of what was entrusted to him At an earlier time in his life, before the fame and glory hit, David tended his father’s sheep. Now, David was not his father’s favorite son, infect, the leaving out of David in the line up of Jesse’s sons makes one cringe. It would almost appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34

The God Who Stretches Out His Hand Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The phrase "stretched out hand" shows divine involvement in human affairs. It is not a passive gesture, but a powerful intervention from heaven into the earth realm.

THE GOD WHO STRETCHES OUT HIS HAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 6:6 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:34; Isaiah 41:10; Acts 4:30; Psalm 136:12 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, the hand of God symbolises power, deliverance, protection, and guidance. When God stretches out His hand, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Good Soldier Of Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 23, 2025

Every believer is enlisted as a kingdom soldier, commissioned to please the Lord and defend His cause.

A Good Soldier of Christ Study Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 4 Introduction: - Believers in Christ are in a spiritual warfare. The devil, the world, and the flesh are the real enemies confronting them. - These spiritual enemies are out to destroy the testimony and effectiveness of the believer. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Year Of Alignment Not Struggle

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025

This is not the year of endless struggle. This is the year of alignment. God is calling His people into position, order, and flow.

THE YEAR OF ALIGNMENT NOT STRUGGLE INTRODUCTION Many believers have been taught that the Christian life must always be hard, exhausting, and full of endless battles. While spiritual warfare is real, constant struggle is not God’s design for His children. God never intended His people to live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Wrestle

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 4, 2015

Wrestle, if you must but put on the whole armor of God to stand.

WE WRESTLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 4, 2015) “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12, King James ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-24

Denomination: Friends

But There Is No Peace

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 3, 2001

In response to the Attack on America of September 11th, this sermon addresses the struggle between wanting to be faithful to Christ’s call for peace and faithful to Christ’s call for justice. Jeremiah warns us from crying for "peace, peace," when there i

"But There Is No Peace" The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Jeremiah 8:10-11 It was not that long ago. You remember where you were when you heard the news. You will always remember. You will tell your children and your grandchildren where you were when you first heard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A View From The Finish Line - Part 2

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 2, 2003

A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at one?”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

The Formula For Victory

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2001

How to have victory in this life!

Sermon for 10/21/2001 The Formula for Victory Romans 8:37 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. After September 11th, the President declared a war against terrorism. B. In the speech on that Thursday, President Bush described the Al-Quida network and delivered demands to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Romans 8:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Away From God - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

People are not walking close to God anymore.

JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 1” A) Christ was teaching about Himself being the “bread from heaven” in v.53-59! * In v.60, they said, “This is a hard saying, who can hear (understand) it?” * v.64 tells us that some just wouldn’t believe, and because of this unbelief, many turned back ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

Still Spinning - Tola Thru Abdon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 6, 2025

Again, the Israelites did evil in the eyes of Yahweh. They served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Aram, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the Ammonites and the gods of the Philistines….

November 08, 2025 Last week we witnessed as Israel sank further and further into the spin. Through Yahweh’s power, Gideon had successfully banished the Midianite army. He declined the offer of kingship, but he made and set-up an Ephod. The people worshipped this idol and it became a snare ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:21, Deuteronomy 12:29-31, Proverbs 20:25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lessons From David And Goliath

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 25, 2026

The story of David and Goliath begins with the philistines gathering for war in Israel’s territory. Let’s start reading in 1 Samuel 17:1-3.

Lessons from David and Goliath The story of David and Goliath begins with the philistines gathering for war in Israel’s territory. Let’s start reading in 1 Samuel 17:1-3. 1 Samuel 17: 1-3 17 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled… in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes (ee ...read more

Where Do The Wars Come From? Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

Who or what is your battle and look closely inside yourself do the wars and little battles start with you? And can the battle end with you?

Where do the wars come from? James 4:1-5 Introduction In an old monastery near Bebenhausen, Germany, you may see two pairs of deer horns interlocked. They were found in that position many years ago. The deer had been fighting; their horns got jammed together and could not be separated. (James 4:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 15, 2004

Like us, David had to face other giants before he got to Goliath. Practical tips on dealing with critics.

Killing the Giant of Criticism 1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004

A critic is one who points out how imperfectly other people do what the critic does not do at all!

1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his daughter in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God